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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Intraoperative

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A patient is on the operating table before the procedure. What should the nurse keep in mind when draping the patient?
  1. Open the package, unfold the drape and carry it over to place on the patient.
  2. Carry sterile drapes above the head to avoid contact with the floor.
  3. Discard a drape that has become contaminated and replace it with a sterile one.
  4. Once drapes are on the patient, shift them slightly to ensure they are in the right place.
Explanation
Answer: C-When draping a patient, discard a drape that has become contaminated and replace it with a sterile one. This ensures that all drapes are sterile. Drapes should be opened near the patient and carried at waist level. Once on the patient, drapes should not be moved unless they become contaminated.
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